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1911-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC.

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1911-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC.
1911-D $2 1/2 MS65 NGC.<p>The first of only three Quarter Eagles struck in the Denver Mint, the 1911-D boasts the lowest mintage (55,680 pieces) of this type. It is also the rarest Indian Quarter Eagle from both absolute and condition standpoints. We have been fortunate to offer another MS65 NGC example within the last two and a half years, and that coin realized $33,500 as lot 7594 in our May 2000 Central States Signature Sale. The present specimen is very well struck with crisp definition over all features, even the all-important D mintmark. Warm orange-gold color overlay both sides, and the diagnostic knife-like rim on the upper right obverse is evident with the naked eye. Certain angles reveal pale powder-blue iridescence in select areas on the obverse of this minimally abraded example. NGC and PCGS combined report just 19 coins in MS65, with a mere five finer (4/02). According to official records, the Denver Mint used two die pairs to produce the 1911-D. Breen (1988) notes that only 70 coins were struck from the second pairing, none of which are believed extant. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.